Running since 1966, CommunityFest is the largest and longest running church festival in Central Florida. We will be celebrating “Everyday Heroes” at CommunityFest 2017, October 20-22,

CommunityFest will feature an opening parade and ceremony on Friday at 6pm to celebrate our everyday heroes, and all weekend we will have non-stop live entertainment, 21-booth international food court, midway rides and games for all ages and a spectacular Super Raffle. The Super Raffle Grand Prize is $15,000 in cash.

Proceeds from CommunityFest directly benefit more than 180 ministries at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, including the nationally recognized St. Mary Magdalen School, Habitat for Humanity and others.

Admission to the festival is free of charge, with ticketed rides and games.

JFS Orlando and A Taste for Giving invites you to a special evening of culinary delights, one-of-a-kind entertainment, unique prizes opportunities, celebrity appearances and more! Full Sail Live provide a unique backdrop for our night while you enjoy a foodie experience unlike any other!

Indian Cuisine from Padma’s Kitchen. We welcome Padma Medidi of Tampa, FL, a gifted cook whose mouthwatering creations are in constant demand. She has been featured multiple times on TV and loves sharing her talent. She will teach us how to capture the exotic flavors of India right in our own kitchens. October 24, 2017, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Upper Youth Center, Forest Lake Church, 515 Harley Lester Ln, Apopka. Cost: $5 at the door to cover the program, delicious samples, and many recipes. RSVP by October 20: denaguthrie@earthlink.net or 321-972-6254.

SAVE THE DATE & plan to join us for a FREE evening of FUN for the entire family! Carnival games, Prizes, Bounce house, Face painting, Balloon Animals, Music and of course lot’s of Tasty Treats! Children are encouraged to wear kid-friendly costumes.

IronMen of God exists to help men integrate faith into their workplace and become passionate disciples of Jesus Christ. This month’s speaker will be Dave Ogden, Police Chief of Windermere Police Department and owner of Gracie Barra Clermont. We look forward to being built up together.

Please join us for fun activities for all ages. This year’s festival will include: $5,000 grand prize raffle, games, inflatable rides, a tea room, silent auction, book nook, handbag boutique, bake sale, artisan’s boutique, turkey dinner (Sat. at 6pm), car show on Saturday, bingo and a variety of international festival foods. Don’t miss the live entertainment taking place all weekend under the big tent! It’s “Good Old Fashioned Family Fun!”